Luis Enrique: "Show that we're ready"
Men's football•
The Paris Saint-Germain coach answered questions from PSG TV and the media ahead of his side's Ligue 1 Round 28 clash with Toulouse FC at the Parc des Princes on Friday 3 April (20:45). Excerpts.
"The news is very positive because there are no injuries. We'll see after training on Thursday what the physical and mental state of each player really is. Minutes played, travel, feelings... after that, we need to focus on winning against Toulouse and preparing the players for the double-header against Liverpool. We hope everything goes well and that the players are ready. I think they're very intelligent and know what stage of the season we're at."
"It's good when the last two months arrive and you're still in the competitions with a chance of winning. I think we're ready, and the players are aware of the importance of these matches. On Friday against Toulouse, we need to win to show that we're ready and that the team wants to win."
"We need to win to show that we're ready, because Lens are playing the derby against Lille this weekend, which will be a tough game. Toulouse are a very good team, strong physically and, according to the statistics, they can lose away from home but rarely by more than a goal. Before the Champions League, there's Ligue 1 and it's important to win on Friday. We know their level and the way they play. Matches after a break can be tricky, so we want to control the game and win."
"I'm always open to things that can improve football. If the referee can explain his decisions to the fans, players and coaches, I think that's positive. I'm open to anything that can make football better and that everyone can enjoy."
"I'd like to have players who can play everywhere. Nuno Mendes as a full-back, Nuno Mendes as a winger, Nuno Mendes as a No.9... It would be a dream to have twenty players who can play in every position. Just imagine what our opponents would think if they saw us fielding an eleven with players who could play anywhere..."